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Circuit racer description4/5/2023 ![]() ![]() T23 – RaccordementĪction zones: Turns 30, 31, 32 and 33, and the finish line Here, you’ll have a view of the ceremonial start of the race, the winning moment on Sunday, and will be able to see the podium ceremony in clear view on the opposite side of the track. T20 (Leonard), T21 (Tavano) and T23 (Wollek) are closer to the grid and finish line. ![]() In any of these four grandstands, you’ll soak up the pre-race atmosphere, and feel the roar of more than 60 cars setting off for the start of the race. This is opposite T34, a grandstand built above the pit boxes. Set along the pit straight, you will be able to see into the pit lane into most of the garages. T16 (Sommer), T17 (Durand), T18 (ACO) and T19 (Lagache) have a similar view. However, the pit boxes themselves will be in view, so fans can monitor the repairs and driver changes in real time. This means you will see the cars after they have emerged from the pit lane. T15 (Chinetti) has a similar view to that of T14, but it is in line with the wall of the pit lane exit. That doesn’t mean it will be short of action, however, as brave drivers will position their cars for a turn 1 overtake in front of these stands. You’ll see the cars take on the Dunlop Curve from a distance, but won’t be able to catch the action at turns 2 and 3. T13 (Singher) and T14 (Bernato) are closer to the pit lane exit. You will also have a good view of the pit lane exit, as the cars rejoin the race following repairs or driver changes. T12 (Benoist) is closer to the entry of the curve where the drivers are at high speed, and is closer to the track then T11. You will see the cars swoop around the first turn, and brake for the Dunlop Chicane approximately 200m in front of you. T11 (Wimille) overlooks turn 1, and is slightly further up the road from the grid. ![]() Any of these grandstands are a great place to soak up the pre-race atmosphere, as the drivers prepare amidst the hubbub of the circus on the grid. There are several grandstands along the main straight. A view of the grandstands on the pit straight at Le Mans T11 – T22Īction zones: Start-finish line, starting grid, pit lane You’ll also be able to see the cars speed under the Dunlop Bridge, and have a view of the big screen to catch the race elsewhere. This is an ideal spot for amateur photographers, as the cars are forced to slow for the quick sequence of turns. The Dunlop Chicane is right in front of this grandstand, which provides opportune drivers with a chance of an overtake. The T5 Grandstand is next to T4, and closer to the Dunlop Curve at T1. You’ll see any action on the first lap, where cars are known to make diving early moves to establish an upper hand. It’s at the top of the uphill climb from turn 1, allowing unobstructed viewing of the Dunlop Curve (turn 1) through the Dunlop Chicane (turns 2 and 3). It’s located at the foot of the Dunlop Bridge, providing good access to the infield and campsites, accompanied by a giant screen to follow the action. The T4 Grandstand is a prime spot for action during the 24-hour race. The changes in undulation coupled with the twisting sections can also catch drivers out both in dark and wet conditions. On the opening laps, these corners can provide pinch-points for cars making early moves. The cars emerge from the crest of a hill, and power down towards the Forest esses. It is located just after the Dunlop Bridge, which allows fans to cross the track. T3 offers an awesome panoramic view of the opening section of the race. The bar, which is hugely popular with fans visiting the race, lends its name to the ‘S’ section at turns 6 and 7, and the entrance to the long Mulsanne Straight at turn 8. Tetre Rouge is the name of a famous pub on the outside of the start of the Mulsanne Straight. I wish my car did have some of the features of those vehicles we see zooming around the race car tracks.Book 24 Hours of Le Mans tickets Grandstand map for the 24 Hours of Le Mans Best grandstands for the 24 Hours of Le Mans T1 – Tertre Rouge That name is misleading because the cars that race have little resemblance to what we can buy at the local dealership. The article makes a valid point about the race cars called stock cars. I like the look of the formula one cars and would one day like to drive one around a track several time, or maybe I'll find a place that has old race cars for sale and buy one or not.Īnyway, even though I prefer the look of the formula one cars, I don't enjoy formula one racing as much because there are fewer passes and less side by side racing than there is on the top stock car circuit. Actually, I only watch for a few minutes at most, but you get the picture. I enjoy playing race car games on the computer with my kids, but my eyes soon start to blur when I watch cars going round and round and round a track for hour after hour. ![]()
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